CANBERRA News

Canberra scuttling solar 'flagships', say Greens
The Greens accuse the government of creating a solar energy scheme that was 'designed to fail'.

Canberra house prices down, rents up
Canberra house prices have continued to slide in line with other capital cities.

Syrian embassy in Canberra attacked
The Syrian Embassy in Canberra has become one of several Syrian consulates to be attacked around the world.

Hopes of finding missing Canberra rock fisher fade
Hope is fading in the search for a Canberra man who went missing while rock fishing on the NSW South Coast yesterday.

Men smash up Syrian embassy in Canberra
A group of men has stormed the Syrian embassy in Canberra, smashing up the ground floor.

Olyroos could fail to qualify for Olympics
Australia is facing the ignominy of failing to qualify a soccer team for the Olympics for the first time in 28 years.

Australia, Japan football hit by Olympic setbacks
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Football: Australia, Japan hit by Olympic setbacks
SINGAPORE, Feb 6, 2012 (AFP) - - Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan late on Sunday, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Cairns in drive to lure Big Bash
Cricket in Canberra will remain a ''boutique sport'' unless the capital is admitted to the Big Bash League, Test and one-day international great Chris Cairns says.

Football: A-League scores first Asian owner in Bakrie
SYDNEY, Feb 6, 2012 (AFP) - - Indonesian company the Bakrie Group has become the first Asian owner of an Australian A-League club, acquiring 100 percent of the Brisbane Roar, Football Federation Australia said Monday.